Lead Paint Liability Package – AB 2074 (Bonta), 2803 (Limon) and 2995 (Carillo) being pushed by trial bar as counter to paint industry ballot measure seeking to overturn a court ruling finding any home using interior lead-based paint prior from 1951-81 is “nuisance” carrying broad liability. The 3 bills in combination would by expand on the ruling to hold anyone selling or promoting the paint for use indoors or outdoors faces joint & several liability. Several other bills are also elements of this package but are not being opposed by industry. Pressure for negotiated compromise. – all 3 bills currently on Assembly Floor – 2803 Passed to Senate.

AB 2453 – E. Garcia – air pollution and schools – “AB 617 for schools” – Amendment pending to “tag onto” 617 to ensure consideration of schools within designated areas – amended to simply require Districts that include disadvantaged communities identified as having high air pollution burden to work with responsible Air Districts – passed to Senate.

AB 3109 – Stone – Contracts: waiver of rights of petition or free speech – voids any contract that includes restriction on right to petition or free speech or restricts right to seek employment or reemployment in any lawful occupation or profession – moderated by recent amendment – passed to Senate